Composition

The 6th member has no voting privileges and serves in an advisory capacity only, is a town resident and a member of the Duneland School Board.

Partisan

There are no requirements for party affiliation to be a member of the Redevelopment Commission.

Duties

The Redevelopment Commission is tasked with investigating and determining to the best extent possible areas within the Town of Chesterton needing redevelopment and to promote such redevelopment in the manner that best serves the interests of the town and its residents.

Projects are funded by taxes received from properties within an established district within the town.